Archive for the ‘Cooking’ Category
June 1st, 2011 by Jennifer Harris


Hamburger Helper is No Longer Gluten-free!!
It has been a little over a year since General Mills launched gluten-free Hamburger Helper and already it has been changed.
Hamburger Helper will no longer be gluten free because it is going to be processed in a different manufacturing facility that cannot be guaranteed to be free from cross contamination. The newly processed Hamburger Helper will not have the ‘gluten free’ label, but will be labeled “may contain wheat”.
I never tried any of the varieties of gluten-free Hamburger Helper because the flavor options weren’t all that interesting to me, they were loaded with salt and it is frankly
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Tags: Dinner, Entrees, Foods, Gluten free food, Hamburger Helper
Category: Cooking, Foods, Gluten free, Product Reviews
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February 25th, 2011 by Jennifer Slack

The phone rings…it’s my friend calling to see if I would like to come over to dinner. Little does she know that I have just been diagnosed with Celiac disease and I’m now nervous about eating at other people’s homes…
I’m still learning what to eat and how to read labels. I feel my heart beat increase, and my palms start to sweat. “What is this weird feeling,” I ask myself. I feel like I’m going to panic…and all over a social invitation. “What’s wrong with me, this shouldn’t be a big deal. It never was before, I’ve always just done what I wanted.” Oh yeah, I remind myself, it’s because I don’t know if I will be able to eat if I go over. Maybe I just shouldn’t (more…)
Tags: Anxiety, Cooking, Friends, Gluten free, Lifestyle
Category: Cooking, Cooking, Eating Out, Gluten free, Lifestyle
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January 10th, 2011 by Jen Cafferty


Karo Corn Syrup Photo: www.karosyrup.com
Karo corn syrup is gluten-free. There was some confusion about Karo since it contains caramel coloring. A few of my readers were concerned about the coloring and here is what the manufacturer of Karo Syrup has to say.
“All Karo Syrup products are free of gluten, soy, milk, egg, peanut and tree nuts. The syrup production facility does not contain ingredients with these allergens, so cross contamination is not an issue. While some caramel colorings (more…)
Tags: Baking, Foods, Gluten free products, Ingredients, Sweeteners
Category: Cooking, Foods, Gluten free, Product Lists
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November 29th, 2010 by Amy Fothergill

If you think being on a gluten free diet means never eating some of your favorite foods, think again. There has been an explosion of gluten free products over the past few years so become familiar with the brands that work for you. Bionaturae has many options for pasta like elbows, spaghetti and penne rigate.
Here are important tips to cooking good gluten free pasta:
- Make sure there is plenty of water when boiling.
- Add salt to the boiling water.
- Start testing the pasta 1 minute before the recommended time. If it’s not done, test in 1 minute intervals.
- Don’t over mix or over cook gluten free pasta; it will fall apart.
The key to a satisfying macaroni and cheese is learning to make a good cheese sauce. By making a few adjustments from a traditional recipe, you’ll soon be in business. (more…)
Tags: Appetizers, Children, Cooking, Gluten free, Macaroni and cheese, Recipes, Side dishes, Sides
Category: Appetizer, Children, Cooking, Recipes, Side Dishes
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August 9th, 2010 by Liz Schau

Brown rice syrup is the go-to for many gluten-free bakers. Gluten-free recipes everywhere call for the stuff and indeed, it lends a perfectly sweet flavor to cakes, cookies, muffins, and scones. But the syrup is controversial in the world of gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease because in some cases, it contains gluten.
Some, though not all, brown rice syrup is actually fermented in a process that employs barley. (more…)
Tags: Brown rice syrup, Cooking, Gluten free products
Category: Cooking, Cooking, Gluten free
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July 30th, 2010 by John Libonati

- Maintain a gluten-free pantry to avoid cross-contamination if you have gluten-containing products in your kitchen.
- Avoid flopping in cakes when using egg whites. In making cakes that use egg whites for structure, be careful when whipping whites. If over-whipped, they will deflate as the cake cools. (more…)
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Gluten free
Category: Cooking
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February 9th, 2010 by Connie Sarros

Current economic conditions have challenged many people to look for ways to cut expenses. This problem is compounded when you’re a celiac because gluten-free foods can be expensive. Still, there are ways to trim the budget without sacrificing the foods you need and love.
1. Making a weekly menu plan reduces trips to the grocery store, saving both fuel and impulse spending. Check your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer to see what foods you can use that you already have on hand (cutting food cost for the week). (more…)
Tags: Diet, Shopping
Category: Cooking, Diet
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